Chapter Twenty One
A Broken Heart
Lauren
"Okay, lift your leg up a little more." Mr Gertrude said, my therapist. I lifted my leg a little higher. He squeezed my ankle. "Does that hurt?" I shook my head no. It only hurted a little bit. "Okay, stand up." He helped me get up from the cushioned table. "Try walking on it." I tried walking on it. "My knee hurts a little when I try, and my ankle." I told him. He nodded, writing it down on his clipboard. "I scheduled an appointment in the next weeks from today. I'll give you a knee brace and a wrap for your ankle. You can sit back down, I'll be right back." He said before exiting the room.
I sat back down on the table. I looked over at my mom, who was texting on her phone. "Who are you texting?" I asked her. She looked up at me and smiled. "Your dad." I knew they had something going on. "What's up with y'all?" She started to blush. "Well, we're working on getting back together. He's taking me to dinner tonight." Seeing my mom happy, made me happy. I was happy for the both of them. "That's good momma. As long as y'all are happy."
Mr Gertrude walked back into the room. "You need to keep these on at all times." He lifted my pants leg up and pulled my shoe off. He put the knee brace on for me and wrapped my ankle. "Thank you Mr Gertrude." I put my shoe back on. "You're welcome." He hugged me. "See you in two weeks." I grabbed my purse. Me and my mom left.
"So, how's things with you and Quin?" My mom asked as she got in on the passenger's side. "He's been a little distant lately but it's good, I guess." I sighed, pulling out into the highway. The past week, Quin had been acting weird! He was barely home, barely talked to me, and hadn't touched me. I didn't know what was his problem but, I was determined to find out. "I'm sure it's nothing." She was still texting on her phone. I've never known people who's almost forty to text so much. It didn't make sense.
I dropped my mom back off at Gran's house before going home. Surprisingly, Quin was there. I quietly walked in and closed the door. I plopped down on the couch and switched on the TV. I was so glad I was finally off of those crutches. Quin walked into the living room from the kitchen. He sat down on the couch next to me. "Hey." He spoke dryly, not even looking at me. "You're talking to me?" I held my chest and cocked my eyebrow. "Look, I'm sorry a'ight. But I got something I need to tell you. I've been real frustrated this past month because we ain't had sex. A week ago, I had sex with my baby mama. I'm sorry baby! It's just that, I had so much pressure built up."
It felt like I had been stabbed in the chest when I heard those words come from his mouth. I felt num. He rubbed my arm. "Say something baby." I jumped up from the couch. "Don't touch me nigga! And I ain't yo baby. I can't believe you. You waited more than a month to get it. Three weeks pass and you wanna go fuck off. I really hate you right now." I looked at him with tears streaming down my face. He had a look of guilt written all over his face. "You don't mean that. Lauren, I'm sorry man. Just understand me, please." Quin pleaded, grabbing my hands. I pushed him away. "Understand what? That you cheated on me with ya baby mama? The girl that broke your heart? Am I supposed to be cool with that? I'm done talking. Get out. Don't call or text me. Delete my number."
Quin started to walk closer to me. "Lauren, please." I was really starting to lose my patience with this nigga. "GET OUT!" I screamed. "How many times do I have to tell you? We done!" I was serious! My heart was so broken, I didn't know what to feel. Anthony and Sarah walked through the door. "What's going on? I heard the yelling from outside." Anthony looked at me, then at Quin. "I'm sorry Lauren. Just know my thug love for you will never die, never." Quin said before walking out the door.
I leaned against the wall and started to cry. My heart was shattered into itty bitty pieces. I felt so dumb and played. I gave him my heart and virginity, and I get dogged in return. I cried so much, it felt like I could throw up my guts. "It's okay." Sarah hugged me tight. I hugged her back, crying on her shoulder. Man, it hurted so bad! I let it all out. I cried aloud as she rubbed my back. We stayed in that position for minutes.
"Calm down Lauren. That nigga ain't worth crying over. I knew he wasn't no good from the jump. You're way too beautiful. I know you hurt though. Let's go out to get your mind off things." Anthony looked at me and smiled. I gave him a weak smile, wiping my tears away. "Let's go!" Since I already had on nice clothing, I had no reason to change. I needed to drink the pain away.
Anthony
Man, I hated to see my cousin cry. That nigga wasn't no good for her anyway. I had to get her out the house so we could turn up, get her mind off all that. I decided to take her to Club 138. The owner and manager knew who I was so we didn't have to wait in line. As usual, the club was jumping, and it was Friday!
Some people were sitting around, but most people were dancing. We went to the bar and sat down. "What can I help you with?" The bartender looked at me. "Five shots of tequila and a bottle of water." I told her. She sat what I asked for down in front of me. I gave the water to Sarah. I watched Lauren turn up the tequila shots back to back. "Slow down." I laughed at her. "Ooowweee." She said before chugging down the last one. She got down from her seat and went to the dance floor. Sarah and I turned around to watch her. "The Body" by Wale ft Jeremih blasted through the speakers.
Lauren started to dance with some random guy. She grinded on him as he gribbed her hips. Soon, a crowd gathered around them. We just sat there, letting her enjoy herself. "Do you think Lauren will be okay?" Sarah whispered in my ear. "Sure, well at least tonight, as you can see. But she'll get over him." I knew Lauren would be okay. She's strong in mind and beautiful as hell. If she got over the last dude, she sure as hell would get over Quin.
Picture of Anthony and Sarah in multimedia.
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